Wal Mart got rid of some fabric departments and a class action law suit MADE them put them back, ladies said if they have sporting goods we we want fabric/crafts so they have put some back in. Our new family supercenter has a fabric/craft department and a lot of materal, but no more than old store. But up here in W central FL nearest JoAnn's or any other fabic store is 25 miles south (Spring Hill) or 40+ miles NW in Ocala. We have one fabric store and they sell same material as EM for $1-2 yard more but are great for other kinds of material, but not cheap.